Ornamental: a preview in softest pink

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it's that time of the year when hearts start to surface everywhere. this one was a simple bit of scrap paper that found its way into the living room and onto the floor right next to the table where i sit and write these words. any other time, i most likely would not have noticed the shape of the tear in the bit of very old paper. i love this piece of flotsam, love how it surfaced just below the window on an otherwise very grey day. i'm not currently working on pieces that contain the shape of the heart, but - as you can see - they do contain its words, or some of them that come straight from that place inside of us that beats and pines, that radiates and loves. words of hope, words of pride, words that help us to remember - i'm hammering these this time into oval sterling discs and hanging them with the loveliest of vintage glass, called "rosaline". even the name of the color sounds like love, doesn't it? rosaline. i love that name. i feel a little like an elf in late january, heading into february with fingers that have twisted and looped and strung pretty little things together; i feel like st. valentine, sending out hammered words of ardor to be hung around one's neck - be mine, they could say. but they don't. that would be too silly. but, maybe they could say that, in your heart and soul. i love these vintage glass flowers, too - calla lilies, i think - and i've threaded tiny peach-pink (rosaline!) seed pearls within the petal curl, for tiny stamens. and this time around, i've dyed the antique french silk ribbon a lovely soft shade of pinkish rose - a color that my friend julie says is not "BAM in your face pink". pink, with a hint of sepia, like an aging rose. i am aiming for listing these on friday - most likely in my etsy shop, but maybe here. we shall see. thirty different words of love, thirty rosaline pendant charms - such loveliness in the dead of winter, these little beribboned flowers that have blossomed in the january cold. xo

obsessions

Cathy Cullis
i find much joy in the words and art and connection with/of my london friend Cathy Cullis; her embroidered artwork, her dolls, her drawings and poetry all make me gasp. go take a look for yourself - you'll see what i mean.
Julie Whitmore Pottery
Julie's pottery is whimsical and dear - a true reflection of her beautiful spirit, and i have amassed quite a little collection of cups, tiny plates, a bowl with a robin holding a forget me not in its mouth. be careful, though - her work is addictive!
Kate Phillips - painting, vessels
check out kate's beautiful prints, and her really wonderful little torso vessels. kate is from scotland, living in san francisco, and i am beyond smitten with everything she creates...
Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe - Asheville
my favorite bookstore - an independent one, of course, and in downtown asheville. go inside, have a cup of soy chai latte, and browse amongst the extensive collection of poetry, fiction, and art books for as many hours as you can spare...

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Nine--I love these and would be interested to hear how much they will be sold for. I think that I need either the "mend" or the "mending" like before. Let me know. Love these!

Posted by: Teri Mahl | January 26, 2011 at 04:59 PM

Whoops...didn't mean to say "Nine" but "Nina". At least you know that I know how to pronounce it!!!

Posted by: Teri Mahl | January 26, 2011 at 05:01 PM

Oooh i love these Nina, will keep checking back. I so love cala lillies too, i'm getting married in April and have found some gorgeous tiny cream and purple ones, definitely having those in my bouquet! xxxx

Posted by: Tina Gilmore | January 26, 2011 at 05:19 PM

What to say? I must say something, because your words and creativity really do brighten up a grey day. And it's a grey day here in many ways. That's why I checked your blog -- in hopes that you'd written. Many thanks, my heart feels warmed up.

Posted by: Jan | January 26, 2011 at 06:15 PM

Here's another Julie who says
a tiny little yipee cuz Nina is using pink.
something I don't think i've seen you use alot before.
so glowing and tender! love them
xx

Posted by: julie whitmore | January 26, 2011 at 06:21 PM

What is it about your work? it makes my mouth water. These are just luscious.

Posted by: sandra | January 26, 2011 at 06:38 PM

Oh my gosh.....mending.......I love it! I love the colors also!!!

Posted by: Adrienne | January 26, 2011 at 07:32 PM

pure. gentle. romantic.

Posted by: ludid | January 26, 2011 at 07:49 PM

they are beautiful, full of love! i love that rosaline color too. yes, vintage and romantic!

Posted by: Linda | January 26, 2011 at 08:37 PM

so beautiful. and i love my new "wings" pendant.

Posted by: carol mayer | January 26, 2011 at 10:25 PM

These beautiful things, mend a tender heart and give hope....Thank you for the glimpse into your beautiful art.

Posted by: Belinda | January 26, 2011 at 11:55 PM

These are absolutely beautiful....and that word, "mending"...so good. I think I am mending right now...it's not the easiest process...but it's good nonetheless.

xox

Posted by: Michelle | January 27, 2011 at 01:45 AM

So lovely...and pinkish rose? a heart color indeed. :)
ox

Posted by: Stephanie Lee | January 27, 2011 at 02:21 AM

Yum!

Posted by: Laurie Giberson | January 27, 2011 at 02:25 AM

so soft and pretty, your creations are simply beautiful.

Posted by: peggy mcdevitt | January 27, 2011 at 09:12 AM

Will that be EST? If so, I'll be up at midnight!

Posted by: Jane W. | January 27, 2011 at 11:36 AM

oohhhhh....GOTTA get my computer working...!!! aaah! such glories!! :)

Posted by: Tina in McLeansville | January 27, 2011 at 12:52 PM